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The Business
Advisor, Operations Automation helps Canadian entrepreneurs improve productivity and operational performance through advisory services focused on industrial automation, robotics, and operational excellence.
The Business
Advisor helps clients evaluate, prioritize, and implement automation and robotics-related investments by translating business objectives into practical, measurable outcomes. The position combines deep technical expertise, consulting experience, project leadership, business acumen, and strong client relationship skills.
Responsibilities include project delivery, subject matter leadership, business development support, and the continuous evolution of advisory offerings. Deliver high-quality advisory engagements, including automation assessments, automation roadmaps, productivity improvement plans, equipment investment business cases, and third-party plan reviews.
Lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, budget, timelines, quality standards, and client expectations are met.
Provide technical expertise and thought leadership in industrial automation, robotics, autonomous systems, and emerging technologies. Support the development of advisory methodologies, tools, and solutions by staying current on industry trends and best practices. Engage directly with clients to understand business challenges and recommend practical automation and operational improvement solutions.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering, or a related field. MBA, P.or other relevant professional designation is considered an asset. Minimum 10 years of consulting experience, including at least 6 years specializing in industrial automation, robotics, and digitally enabled equipment across multiple industries.
Candidates should be able to translate business and operational requirements into practical AI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, safety, or operational performance.
Experience identifying, evaluating, implementing, and managing automation or AI initiatives within production, manufacturing,
logistics, field service, or industrial operations is strongly preferred. PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems Automated material handling and warehouse automation Industrial IoT and MES/OT-IT integration applying AI, automation, robotics, or advanced digital technologies in industrial or operational environments. Solid understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proven experience developing automation strategies, investment business cases, cost analyses, ROI assessments, and implementation roadmaps. Strong consulting and business advisory skills, with the ability to support strategic planning, prioritization, and execution initiatives. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial technology infrastructure, integration approaches, and vendor ecosystems.
Experience applying AI-driven solutions within industrial or manufacturing environments. Demonstrated project management experience delivering both standard and customized consulting engagements.
Experience working with Canadian industrial equipment vendors, automation OEMs, or system integrators is an asset. Bilingualism is an asset. Willingness to travel within Western Canada on an occasional basis. Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
📌 BUSINESS ADVISOR, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY - Vancouver
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